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Structural Integrity (Rebroadcast)

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Introduction

Learn about the construction of the City Corp Tower, a unique skyscraper with a levitating base, and the challenges faced by the engineer and architect. Discover how chevron bracing and a tuned mass damper were used to ensure stability in high winds.

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